35360-Tanks-1/35 U.S. Light Tank M3 Stuart Late Production
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Spring 1940: watching on as Nazi German forces swept through Western Europe, U.S. military planners concluded that a replacement was needed for their M2A4, which was rapidly looking obsolete. Their immediate answer was the M3 light tank, which began production in March 1941, the original design employing a riveted hull and 250hp engine, with firepower provided by the 37mm main gun. Late production variants had a new lowered turret without cupola, with some later models having their sponson machine guns removed. The M3 not only fought in U.S. colors in North Africa, it was also supplied to the Red Army via Britain, serving in reconnaissance and infantry support roles.
About the Model
★This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 129mm, width: 64mm. ★A highly accurate rendering of the WWII tank is based upon extensive study of full-size vehicles. ★Authentically captures riveted hull and cupola-less turret with machine gun and mount. ★Features optional parts recreating sponson machine guns. ★Realistic depiction of suspension is combined with convenient belt-type track parts. ★Comes with a commander torso figure and head parts to allow assembly as U.S. or Red Army. ★Includes three marking options: one U.S. and two Red Army schemes.
Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/35 U.S. Light Tank M3 Stuart Late Production
Tamiya Color Spray Paint | Tamiya Color Spray Paint |
TS-5 Olive drab | --- |
Tamiya Color | Tamiya Color | Tamiya Color |
X-7 Red | XF-6 Copper | XF-66 Light grey |
X-11 Chrome silver | XF-15 Flat flesh | XF-84 Dark iron |
X-12 Gold leaf | XF-51 Khaki drab | XF-85 Rubber black |
X-18 Semi gloss black | XF-56 Metallic grey | --- |
XF-1 Flat black | XF-64 Red brown | --- |
Make the details stand out! Items 87131, 87132, 87133 & 87140: Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray), (Dark Brown) |
Adding realistic weathering effects to your model Tamiya Weathering Master & Stick |
Useful tools in construction of the model Item 74095 Drill Bit (1.0mm) Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm) |
Present your model as it deserves to be displayed Item 73005 Display Case D |